Post by: thedeuceman on June 01, 2013, 10:27:27 PM
went back tonight to talk to the owner, turns out it belongs to a guy i worked with a few years ago (small world)
he had it covered and did not really want to uncover it but described it as a project. upholstery is rough, and it has hail damage, and the windshield is broken. it has a camper cover and travel cover that are well worn. mercruiser with a ford 351 apparently runs good.
he eluded to $3500 or offer.
i know in the long run this would be the boat Laurie would want but the time is just not right for me.
here is his contact info.
Lyle Pichelman — lpichelman@totalprocessservice.com
sorry no pix
Post by: Rosscoe on June 02, 2013, 08:54:30 AM
Post by: Green with Envy on July 31, 2013, 12:29:01 PM
If so, it's been on CL for a couple years. Pam and I considered it to stay true to Glastron before we bought our current Searay
Post by: thedeuceman on July 31, 2013, 01:05:02 PM
he said he really wants to sell it, but then he still has it (he told me it was for sale 7 years ago too)
so i guess he dont want to sell it all that bad :/
right now their is 1 page and a half of glastrons on CL here. but i must say some of these people are high (and so is their price)
Post by: MarkS on July 31, 2013, 02:37:06 PM
right now their is 1 page and a half of glastrons on CL here. but i must say some of these people are high (and so is their price)LOL Good one Joe!
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Giving the old Safari Explorer quite the workout!
Post by: Rosscoe on June 07, 2016, 08:30:24 PM
Has fur on the ceiling of cuddy/cabin. Original. Lol
That's cool, as long as you don't have to trim it. :)
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Post by: Rosscoe on June 07, 2016, 08:34:06 PM
Does it need any major work?
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Post by: dorelse on June 07, 2016, 09:06:06 PM
Post by: Tonka Jim on June 07, 2016, 09:14:02 PM
What about the160? Back burner now?
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 08, 2016, 09:41:20 AM
About time you get a boat in your signature Laurie !
LOL ...
Should work well for overnights on river.
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Post by: thedeuceman on June 09, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
That doesn't look like the orig Hatch on yours, is that something you customized ? I need one
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on June 09, 2016, 08:52:15 PM
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Photo of cuddy cushions would be great. Could you photoshop them with a red and black houndstooth pattern (please)? ;-)
I'll get some photos this weekend. Red I can do (maybe) Houndstooth may be stretching it. :)
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That doesn't look like the orig Hatch on yours, is that something you customized ? I need one
That is the hatch that came with the boat as I bought it, I don't know if it's a replacement although it looks original. I'll get some photos and dimensions while I'm in the cuddy.
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 10, 2016, 08:00:14 AM
Just teasing...blue would be great :-)QuotePhoto of cuddy cushions would be great. Could you photoshop them with a red and black houndstooth pattern (please)? ;-)
I'll get some photos this weekend. Red I can do (maybe) Houndstooth may be stretching it. :)QuoteThat doesn't look like the orig Hatch on yours, is that something you customized ? I need one
That is the hatch that came with the boat as I bought it, I don't know if it's a replacement although it looks original. I'll get some photos and dimensions while I'm in the cuddy.
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on June 13, 2016, 08:30:40 PM
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Hatch has been repaired several times and is broken again but it looks original.
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 28, 2016, 10:35:36 AM
I have for you pictures of cushions in blue. Also some dimensions. Will need to post them in several groups. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Need more help, just ask.Thanks for the pictures and diagram!
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Looks like one way to do it. I'm assuming the photographer was also the eyes in the boat as it was pulled out. Your skid steer looks identical to my old hydramac 8A, same controls and chain tensioners. Was a good machine, onan engine, had to upgrade to obtain aux hydraulic.Yes...the photographer was me… Trying to use hand signals to direct him where to go (ok, not THAT hand signal, lol). And hollering "I don't think this is going to fit thru that opening!" <crunch> it's out! Lol.
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Post by: Plugcheck on July 13, 2016, 08:35:14 AM
Post by: Hyperacme on July 13, 2016, 08:44:37 AM
That is pretty cool !
It will be a SWEET boat when your done ...
Post by: dorelse on July 13, 2016, 09:35:21 AM
Post by: thedeuceman on July 13, 2016, 09:42:55 AM
By the sounds of it, this is going to be a comparatively light restore right? Transom and engine mounts? Engine runs?Well...
Hoping for the best
I know the transom and motor mounts need to be replaced, the stringers in the engine compartment seem to be solid.
The floor is a new half-inch floor over an old three-quarter inch floor, both rotten, so we will see how that all pans out.
Motor runs, drive and components all seem solid. Although I'm sure we're going to end up replacing the gimbal bearing bellows and prob the coupler.
If I can at all avoid taking this motor back out it would be good.
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Post by: dorelse on July 13, 2016, 09:50:03 AM
Post by: Jason on July 13, 2016, 09:57:59 AM
Think we should move this thread to "general"?
Post by: Hyperacme on July 13, 2016, 10:12:40 AM
Hope for the best ...
Plan for the worst ...
LOL
Post by: thedeuceman on July 13, 2016, 11:19:27 AM
looking good Joe!Yes
Think we should move this thread to "general"?
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Looks like one way to do it. I'm assuming the photographer was also the eyes in the boat as it was pulled out. Your skid steer looks identical to my old hydramac 8A, same controls and chain tensioners. Was a good machine, onan engine, had to upgrade to obtain aux hydraulic.Yes...the photographer was me… Trying to use hand signals to direct him where to go (ok, not THAT hand signal, lol). And hollering "I don't think this is going to fit thru that opening!" <crunch> it's out! Lol.
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I'm usually Mike's spotter saying the same things.
Good luck on the resto. Hopefully the rotten doesn't go too far.
Post by: thedeuceman on July 13, 2016, 10:30:16 PM
Most of the foam was dry
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Lots of the foam was chewed up by rodents.
Stringers are All solid
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Maybe the transom's ok too???Nope, port side is gone
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Shouldn't there have been cuss word's in the video ?
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I was out of town and missed all the fun, DARN!Oh don't worry Jim...
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 16, 2016, 12:08:02 PM
LOL ...
Stringer's rotted ?
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Yep
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Center stringers rotten up to the bulkhead for the cuddy I am going no further forward
Motor mount stringers were bad up to the bulkhead in the front of the tank, outside stringers are solid.
I just got done taking the transom out, honestly I have never shoveled A transom out of A boat before
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Menards 11% off through yesterday, picked up seven sheets of marine plywood.
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And yes Jerry I know I wasted $250
But I've used both and will pay the premium every time.
I should be done with the major grinding today.
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 17, 2016, 10:30:40 AM
Marine ply ...
What next ... Epoxy ?
LOL ...
So transom was so wet / rotted, you could rip it out by hand ?
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 17, 2016, 11:20:02 AM
I have compared Marine ply to exterior grade and found there is a definite difference, not only in the number of plies laminated but in the harness of the wood, marine is harder and stronger. I use nothing but marine ply when I do this kind of work.Yep, it's straight and smooth, and you can screw into the edge of it without it splitting.
I guess I was sold on it when we put a new floor are in our 15-year-old pontoon, basically the carpet in that thing is always wet and the plywood that we took off the floor with the exception of one small piece in the corner was still sold.
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 17, 2016, 11:26:18 AM
I don't remember dealing with this on the 1900, ground the one out on the GT afterwards decided I should have left it
Anyways, several pieces of this one came with the Rottenwood I wondered if I could just Patch it then I noticed that the water had seeped into all the little cracks, I chiseled about 75% of it off.
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Post by: Plugcheck on July 17, 2016, 11:30:44 AM
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Now I can just turn it off and shake the dust off the shirt
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on July 19, 2016, 09:02:33 AM
Dust collector rev: 2.0
(I wanna paint a bear face on it. Lol, the arms remind me of ears)
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 19, 2016, 03:41:33 PM
3 more hours this morning :P
1 more session of grinding and i think we will be ready to start cutting some boards :)
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Hehehehe
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That is my planAtta boy!
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 21, 2016, 08:59:34 AM
LOL
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Fi Bear Glass?Siiick. 👍😉
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Post by: dorelse on July 23, 2016, 11:37:47 PM
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Have you been averaging one rebuild per year Joe ?
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 25, 2016, 10:08:06 PM
Jim is coming over tomorrow morning, we will cut stringers and install the center one.
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 26, 2016, 12:09:01 PM
Thanks Jim
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 26, 2016, 12:28:36 PM
LOL ...
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 26, 2016, 01:55:45 PM
Got to make money to pay for the stuff somehow
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Post by: Tonka Jim on July 26, 2016, 04:20:39 PM
Don't forget to deduct the batch of resin I ruined from my pay.
Post by: V153 on July 26, 2016, 05:25:52 PM
Hey Jim, can I borrow yer cooler again?
Post by: Rosscoe on July 27, 2016, 07:46:51 AM
Finally putting something together
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Looks like you sandwiched a layer of glass between the two pieces of ply?
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And the battery boxes are in the floor now
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I ended up digging the center stringer out a way of through the Cuddy
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And made a new one that will slip into its place
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Post by: dorelse on July 28, 2016, 10:01:06 AM
Post by: Plugcheck on July 28, 2016, 10:44:01 AM
Just kidding Ha! Keep up the good work!
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on July 28, 2016, 04:16:02 PM
That is truly amazing the progress your making, glad to see your taking the time to document all your work, helps with a possible future decision should anyone offer me a larger boat "with just a couple soft spots" Honestly wish I was there to help, quite certain I could learn something. For instance how do you tab in the stringers with Greek Yogurt?
Just kidding Ha! Keep up the good work!
He's been saving containers for quite a while now, lol ;-)
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Front portion of the center stringer is bedded, tab in now.Can never have too many "Uncle Fester" clamps. Lol
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Step into cuddy makes a nice bucket seat. Lol
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on July 31, 2016, 08:35:39 AM
I noticed you have only 1 drain for the bilge. I have a separate drain for the fuel tank compartment. In the center of the 1st pic you can see the drain well in the floor of the fuel tank compartment with the hose barb exiting the bulkhead. 2nd pic fuel compartment drain to the right of the bilge drain. The wood around this hole was solid, probably saved by the generous amount of grease and oil I removed.
Post by: thedeuceman on July 31, 2016, 09:18:02 AM
I did not install the low spot in the fuel tank floor but I will put that fitting back in so it can drain to the bilge if there's any leakage
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I did not install the low spot in the fuel tank floor but I will put that fitting back in so it can drain to the bilge if there's any leakage
Just a thought, draining the fuel compartment directly into the bilge may allow flammable vapors into the bilge. That's why the separate drain. You might get away with using a petcock and draining after evacuating the bilge with the blower.
On that line of thought did you provide for venting the battery compartments? Don't need Hydrogen building up under the deck.
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John, The way I figure it, all the new ones have the fuel tank open to the bilge, so just letting it drain the way it was before should be fine.
Battery boxes have a drain, and two pipes to feed wires through I think that should be enough ventilation.
Shawn stopped over last night, help me put in the frame for the fuel compartment. Jim came over this morning for all cut out and fit.
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on August 04, 2016, 10:43:46 PM
I thought I built my mounts wrong.
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Post by: thedeuceman on August 10, 2016, 08:59:34 AM
Very nice work Joe. Especially with the heat wave we've been having. Zaps my energy.Me too
Most of the work we had gotten done we did in the mornings, one nice thing about the heat. It helps the foam expand it to it's max potential.
Last night I finished pouring the foam in the cuddy step area, CSM on the floor of the fuel tank compartment and filled all the imperfections and gaps In the floor with Cab.
Also adjusted the size of the storage compartment openings because they interfered with the seat on the port side and the foot rest storage locker on the starboard side.
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Post by: V153 on August 10, 2016, 04:03:37 PM
Hey do ya guys think you could have the weather a lil cooler by next weekend? I'm tryin to get away from this chit!
Post by: thedeuceman on September 01, 2016, 12:00:36 PM
Cut the keyhole last night, glass the floor this morning.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on September 02, 2016, 10:36:11 AM
Will let you know we're the oil leak is lol
Did you put down gel or something other?
Post by: thedeuceman on September 02, 2016, 10:48:08 AM
The floor is going to get another coat with awlgrip
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Post by: Plugcheck on September 02, 2016, 12:50:41 PM
Post by: thedeuceman on September 02, 2016, 01:46:17 PM
And this gelcoat does have wax in it, so I'm going to have to wash that off and sand the high spots before I put the second coat on
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Post by: thedeuceman on September 03, 2016, 09:59:57 AM
So we made it tan.
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With a little help from our friends at express composites.
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Also mixed in the texture at a rate of 10 ounces per gallon.
Awlgrip is the name of the company, griptex is the product I used.
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on September 03, 2016, 03:22:05 PM
Looks like a fantastic job, Laurie's boat may end up being the nicest in the fleet?I'd be okay with that, but I'll be happy with whatever we end up with :-)
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on September 03, 2016, 08:40:34 PM
Did you get the dizzy clips?
Good progress this week. Keep up the good work .
Post by: thedeuceman on September 05, 2016, 07:41:27 AM
The tan just on the top of the floor took 2 1/2 pints, but that doesn't include the compartment covers.
So I would guess if you're doing just the top of the floor you could get two coats out of a gallon
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on September 05, 2016, 07:57:30 AM
I'm doing the top of the floor and with any left over I'll do the bilge.
Post by: thedeuceman on September 09, 2016, 10:00:48 AM
Cleaned up the Y-pipe and installed new flappers
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Ordered a bunch more stuff I need to get this thing put together.
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But that gave me the opportunity to fix a bad spot on it
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So I cut a patch from this
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Turned out nice
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Also got tank installed
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And the distributor cap arrived, the screw down cap fits my NOS distributor
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Post by: Plugcheck on September 12, 2016, 10:16:24 PM
Post by: thedeuceman on September 12, 2016, 10:25:43 PM
Yeah I didn't like the way they had the straps in there before so I figured it could rest on that black foam and the bags in the corner would hold it in place. there will be three braces across the top that will hold it down and hold the floor up
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Post by: Plugcheck on September 13, 2016, 08:48:49 PM
Post by: fireman24mn on September 14, 2016, 04:19:09 PM
If near empty and the craft filled with water(God forbid), then then tank could provide approximately 400 pounds of flotation. Might be something to consider when you design your top supports over the stock straps. Just a thought.
Not Unless you had a 100% sealed system. There is a vent hose that would eventually let in water.
Post by: Glastronjohn18 on September 14, 2016, 09:14:24 PM
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Post by: thedeuceman on September 28, 2016, 09:38:02 PM
So I got the drain tube
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Transom assy
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And bilge pump
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Installed
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Post by: thedeuceman on September 30, 2016, 08:14:58 PM
I had to make a low profile flex socket to get to the top bolt
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Post by: Plugcheck on October 02, 2016, 08:30:32 AM
Post by: Rosscoe on October 02, 2016, 09:51:24 AM
Post by: thedeuceman on October 10, 2016, 08:37:20 AM
The project looks great, do you think it will make it to water yet this year?i hope to...
but time is running out, just about ready to install the motor.
i need to adjust the bunks on the trailer, figured it would be easier without the motor, broke some u bolts and had to order them.
many fall projects that require my time, as well as broken cars (jumped timing chain and bent valves on my son's Saturn)
and its gonna be 70 degrees today so a run to the nauty hog is required :D
i should be able to finish the trailer Wednesday, then i can get to dropping the motor in.
Post by: thedeuceman on October 16, 2016, 08:56:31 AM
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Hopefully we will be putting the motor in this afternoon.
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Post by: Plugcheck on October 16, 2016, 09:57:09 AM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 16, 2016, 01:47:12 PM
Getting close!
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 20, 2016, 09:43:08 AM
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Post by: thedeuceman on October 20, 2016, 10:11:49 AM
I got most of the stuff on the motor hooked up, hopefully I can get the alignment done and the drive on tomorrow
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Post by: thedeuceman on October 22, 2016, 07:36:06 AM
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Took me quite a while, I couldn't seem to get the alignment just perfect. Then I turned the motor over, it seems that the coupler has a memory from having sat misaligned for so long :/
I assume that is gonna to be hard on the gimble bearing but I'm not pulling the motor back out till I water test it.
Also got the drive on, trim tested, filled and blead
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Should be able to get it started after getting some fluids in it.
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Post by: Jason on October 31, 2016, 06:00:08 AM
Post by: Plugcheck on October 31, 2016, 07:33:51 AM
Post by: thedeuceman on October 31, 2016, 08:28:32 AM
We are planning on a River camping trip this weekend
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Post by: dorelse on October 31, 2016, 08:51:14 AM
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Post by: Hyperacme on October 31, 2016, 11:13:37 AM
Should be a nice ride on Sat. / Sun. on the St. Croix / Miss. river ...
Is that WBL ? Water level looks pretty high ?
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Post by: Rosscoe on November 05, 2016, 07:53:37 AM
Is 3500 rpm wide open?
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Post by: thedeuceman on November 06, 2016, 07:39:14 AM
Glad she run good for ya. What kinda material ya plannin to wrap yer foam with?Not sure yet, Laurie was looking at some marine material, not vinyl.
Any ideas?
Also trying to come up with the most convenient way to use the storage
I'm quite certain that the original design was wrong, my new plan is to have a triangle piece in the front, and two longer side pieces as you saw the foam I cut. but those big pieces are kind a hard to handle. Also debating whether cushions should be stapled to the boards or should be separate, certainly more sewing if the cushions are separate from the boards. I do know for certain that the cushion over the potty should be separate from the board, I think it's going to be a lot more convenient climbing in and out of the hatch if you can just throw the cushion off to the side and stand right on the wood.
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Post by: thedeuceman on November 06, 2016, 07:46:37 AM
When we tested it on white bear lake last Sunday there was no water in the building when we were done, after a half hour test.
But yesterday, having been in the water for about 30 hours, a lot of water came out of the bilge when I pulled the plug, I never noticed the pump run, so I guess that's something I have to look into next year when I get it back on the water
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Post by: thedeuceman on November 06, 2016, 07:52:55 AM
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Post by: Hyperacme on November 06, 2016, 10:55:35 AM
Most cuddy/cruisers I have seen have been separate, easier to handle and store.
Is there a filler board/cushion for center ?
I had a FourWinns that had a table that would serve as base for center cushion.
When not in use's as table or fuller cushion base, it would "Clip" to wall of head out of the way.
You can see "Clips" in lower right of picture #2.
Post by: Hyperacme on November 06, 2016, 11:07:42 AM
Looks like a Belharbor (far right) to me ... LOL
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Post by: CVX Fever on November 06, 2016, 08:12:30 PM
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I had a FourWinns that had a table that would serve as base for center cushion.
Gregg is that the boat you used to refer to as the "Foul Winns"? ;)
I'd make the cushions out of vinyl. The less carpet and fabric you have in the cuddy of a boat the better IMHO. Easier to clean and vinyl doesn'y hold moisture & then mold/mildew. I've seen the v-berth cushions done both ways depending on the boat. Some are attached to a solid/rigid board and some sit on top of a solid, usually carpeted surface so they need no support.
Post by: Hyperacme on November 07, 2016, 11:02:18 AM
I'd second the chooses of vinyl. It's going to get wet down there with people using the portipotty and cloth will stain over time.
Wet people, kids and dogs !
Post by: fireman24mn on November 07, 2016, 01:52:11 PM
All things considered the first voyage on the river went real well. A small amount of excitement at the launch, I had the idol set to low and I could keep it running to get going after a quick adjustment we were off. Mechanically everything seems to work good engine has good oil pressure, pumps water, starts and idles well, gets up on plane really easy, tops out at about 40 mph with a 19 inch ballistic stainless prop that is in poor condition.
When we tested it on white bear lake last Sunday there was no water in the building when we were done, after a half hour test.
But yesterday, having been in the water for about 30 hours, a lot of water came out of the bilge when I pulled the plug, I never noticed the pump run, so I guess that's something I have to look into next year when I get it back on the water
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Joe since the bilge has fresh paint can you see any trails or staining where water would have been coming in? A slow drip or stream would probably leave some sort of stain.
Post by: thedeuceman on November 07, 2016, 02:28:03 PM
I figured that was enough water I should be able to see a trickle where it's coming in when I'm in the water, I would assume somewhere around or on the gimble assy
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Post by: Plugcheck on November 07, 2016, 07:09:21 PM
Post by: Hyperacme on November 19, 2016, 10:48:01 AM
Looks like cloth top and vinyl sides ... Maybe ?
Post by: Hyperacme on November 19, 2016, 10:51:21 AM
Post by: thedeuceman on March 26, 2017, 10:17:37 PM
mostly figuring out what to buy and getting stuff ordered
figured locations for stereo, amp and speakers
installing a JBL 500W RMS 4 ch amp on the back of the cuddy bulkhead port side.
ordered 4 polk audio 6.5 " 2way speakers.
also ordered a fireboy CO detector
fixed the jabsco motorized spotlight, it would not always go up, i added a shim to clutch pack and ordered a new rubber boot.
and i fabbed up a 2 circuit shore power panel with an ELCB main breaker and an outlet.
main reason i wanted a shore power hookup is to run the dual battery charger, yes a 30A hook up is over kill, but well...
Post by: thedeuceman on March 26, 2017, 10:40:36 PM
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Last pix shows added .020 washer
This is the torn up boot
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Post by: thedeuceman on March 27, 2017, 12:53:21 PM
after further review the ground monitor is not a real thing for this application as it would cause current to flow continuously through the ground (this is a bad thing) so that will be eliminated. and for the reverse polarity indicator i had to make up my own light with an LED, diode and a 25k resistor as per ABYC requirements this circuit must have a min Resistance of 25k.
I think this is an area where the rules should be followed as electricity and water can be a bad combo.
though im not worried about my home made panel as most you buy are just a plastic panel with no enclose, the order in which i must install it requires an enclosure.
Post by: CVX Fever on March 27, 2017, 08:30:33 PM
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on March 27, 2017, 08:36:00 PM
I'll need to redo the "shore power" on my V225 as one of the PO's wired in several outlets and a battery charger in a way that scares the daylights out of me.
They did start with a 30A inlet receptacle and a master breaker with reverse polarity protection but went downhill after that.
the incoming wiring and master breaker was mounted on the helm seat (wood) without an enclosure.
Nice master Breaker
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The mounting is what scares me.
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Just a little tape to keep the electrons contained.
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Post by: thedeuceman on March 28, 2017, 08:26:17 AM
not as good as diehard but sometimes i can only spend so much money :/
Thanks John, i am going to mount it in the compartment under the port side seat in the cuddy.
i have many of those 25A ELCB breakers, and many 10A breakers, the panel has 2 16A breakers cuz i was planning in an outlet in the back to plug the charger in but i decided i don't want an outlet back by the engine compartment, and i am putting the charger in the port side battery compartment so i am going to direct wire it to a 10A breaker.
if you want i can send you an ELCB, a 16 and a 10, just let me kno.
Post by: thedeuceman on March 29, 2017, 09:06:47 AM
On the port side I left it open all the way back to the transom I figure that will give me a little extra space to shove the cooler back there
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I will finish the boards in that tan colored gel coat that I mixed up for the floor.
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Post by: thedeuceman on March 29, 2017, 02:59:04 PM
Now that's my plan, having brought up your comments I think I will pass these new ideas on to the owner of this Fine craft and move forward from there.
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Post by: Plugcheck on March 31, 2017, 11:56:06 AM
Post by: thedeuceman on March 31, 2017, 11:58:32 AM
It's all in reasonably decent Shape
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We are speakers installed, this was no small task, but I'm quite satisfied with how they turned out.
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on April 02, 2017, 08:02:27 PM
Still suffering from "fun fur" envy. :)
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 05, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
Vinyl is a good match.
I'm always amazed at how much work you can get done Joe ...
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on April 25, 2017, 07:58:30 AM
We just love the "fun fur"Ordered fabric for the Cuddy cushions yesterday. In keeping with the fun fur...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/47e6528e7af5dee7034a364d8dfc3feb.jpg)
It's all in reasonably decent Shape
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it's going to be fun fish :-)
(The heck with being normal. Lol)
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Post by: thedeuceman on May 10, 2017, 09:59:37 PM
stereo, big amp, 6 speakers, ability to switch the amp out to save on battery, led lighting, dual charger, voltage sensing relay (to charge both battery's when underway).
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i did not install the shore power system cuz i just gotta get it done (if it was ready we could have gone camping Friday)
anyways i welded up the 3 frames for the floor storage compartments (always a great stage in a project when ya get to fire up the TIG welder)
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Post by: thedeuceman on May 15, 2017, 10:02:00 PM
Covers gelled, fuel tank cover installed
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And found a nice compass on eBay
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and the new vinyl is a perfect match
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Post by: Plugcheck on May 15, 2017, 10:46:10 PM
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Post by: Neutron68 on May 17, 2017, 03:34:44 PM
They look like they could be stock parts.
Post by: thedeuceman on May 24, 2017, 06:01:45 AM
Got new boards cut for The engine cover/sun pad, gave everything a coat of thinned resin and gel on the bottom of the seats just so they look a little nicer when complete.
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And some support to the doghouse splice a piece in where the corner was rotten, and coated it with resin.
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When I clamped it up the patch slid so I ended up having to do a bunch more grinding and then use Bondo to get the edges Streight, in the end it would have been faster to just replace the whole side, oh well.
Turn the dining room into a sewing factory
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Burned out one electric knife trying to cut foam, I built a hot wire cutter but it didn't work that great
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But it did get the job done, one completed cuddy cushion
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With "fun fish"
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 24, 2017, 09:54:04 AM
I originally built it as a speed control for one of the old sewing machines we were using, and I was in a hurry, and that's all I could find handy that it would fit in, since I have used it for various different projects.He was trying to find it in the garage, I asked what Are you looking for… He said the official name, blah blah blah… And then he said it's in a red coffee can , and I pointed and said it's right there, LOL
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 25, 2017, 06:38:34 PM
Gettin' there
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Post by: thedeuceman on May 30, 2017, 09:32:42 PM
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And it's amazing what an SOS pad will do for old chrome wheels
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Post by: Plugcheck on May 30, 2017, 10:04:55 PM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 31, 2017, 09:17:28 AM
Does some type of drop in seat fit alongside the engine cover? Just wondering if the wood rail was some form of seat support? Looks great, have you splashed it yet or fired up the engine on earmuffs?Yes, there is a seat on each side of the engine cover. Still working on those. He hasn't splashed it or fired it up yet hoping to do that soon. He had to do a lot of work on the trailer. And he got new tires for it.
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 31, 2017, 08:55:05 PM
You should go into the upholstery business, the pads and cushions looks great !Makes it easier to understand why having stuff done gets so expensive. Lol <sigh>
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 31, 2017, 10:07:35 PM
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Original motor cover & cushion
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Still need to do the back cushion
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 01, 2017, 06:44:15 AM
Paul has story's of guys who want him to design, sew and install custom interiors in there cars in one week for an up coming car show, and they are thinking it shouldn't be more then $500 ...
He retired and got a 9:00 to 5:00 job !
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 01, 2017, 09:46:13 PM
Yahoo!!
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Post by: 75starflight on June 01, 2017, 09:54:52 PM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 01, 2017, 10:43:39 PM
Looks great Laurie!Team effort. I did the cutting/sewing and Joe did the foam/attach to board/make it look good part :-)
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 02, 2017, 06:14:46 PM
Ta-daaa
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 02, 2017, 06:24:25 PM
Shouldn't be to long now ... for the "On water" shots !
Post by: 75starflight on June 02, 2017, 09:13:36 PM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 03, 2017, 08:47:11 AM
Looks GREAT !Shooting for tomorrow :-)
Shouldn't be to long now ... for the "On water" shots !
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Post by: thedeuceman on June 03, 2017, 01:38:55 PM
Decided to work on a couple things that need to get done but could've been left the way they were for a day outing.
Started right away this morning on a new hatch
Making it out of honeycomb material left over from the decks that Shawn did for his friend.
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Cut so it would conform to the opening
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I added a piece of plywood at the top because it had a steep angle and to have somewhere to screw the hinges to
Ty wrapped it down to the boat
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CSM on the outside so I would hold it shape when I cut the tie wraps
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CSM on the inside and applied the lip using bias. The lip was all done freehand
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Also made the door for where the trim pump lives
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Post by: thedeuceman on June 03, 2017, 10:35:17 PM
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It still needs to be finished but I decided it's close enough so I hit it with some gel and put it on
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Post by: David CVX-16 on June 03, 2017, 10:59:04 PM
Post by: Glastronjohn18 on June 04, 2017, 07:06:03 AM
't wait to see some on the water shots.
Post by: Hyperacme on June 04, 2017, 09:51:13 AM
Boat looks great guys !
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 04, 2017, 10:37:06 AM
So close!!
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 04, 2017, 12:39:55 PM
Yay!!
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 04, 2017, 12:41:30 PM
:-)
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 04, 2017, 12:48:26 PM
Puppy approved
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 04, 2017, 01:15:51 PM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 04, 2017, 05:18:16 PM
Note to self: replace wood base of captain seat ;-\
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 04, 2017, 08:42:19 PM
Macgyver'd it
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 04, 2017, 10:05:18 PM
Post by: thedeuceman on June 05, 2017, 05:54:23 AM
Cruising around in the shade in style! Probably a dumb question, but does it get on plane? Look forward to seeing it in August.At WOT it's on plane in about 15 seconds, Max speed is 37 mph.
It cruises real nice at 30 mph, about 3000 RPMs, and it cuts right through all the rough water on the St. Croix on the weekend
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Post by: thedeuceman on June 05, 2017, 05:55:55 AM
It got ya home safe, so I'd call that a successful cruise. From the picture, it appears to mount to a hinge? Does it fold and stow out of the way so you pilot the boat while standing?It doesn't really stow, that's just the mechanism so it can move forward and backward, it does move back far enough so you can stand at the helm.
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 05, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Ya ... looked like one that "Folds" and "Drops down" out of the way.
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 05, 2017, 03:39:07 PM
37 mph aint' bad ...Lol, well it definitely did drop. ;-p
Ya ... looked like one that "Folds" and "Drops down" out of the way.
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 06, 2017, 08:28:44 AM
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 06, 2017, 12:53:52 PM
So your "cuttin' corners" now ...
Post by: dorelse on June 06, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
"so it will probably only last 40 years, like the last one"
So your "cuttin' corners" now ...
I can see it now...one of the grandkids saying...why in the hell didn't Grandpa seal up the seat!!!!
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Post by: thedeuceman on June 21, 2017, 05:46:58 AM
As it turns out I installed the starboard side motor mount too far back, so it was in the way of the starter, had to take the saws all to it to get the starter out, also had to remove the alternator and the water hose.
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This is the large heavy duty Prestolite starter.
Jim was helping me out, we tried a smaller starter design but that didn't pan out, so had the original one rebuilt, install the new starter, and then it turned over but I couldn't get it to start, turns out for some odd reason the fuel pump failed as well. And the rebuilt starter only worked once, Bendix still sticks so that is back at the rebuilders now.
I did get the electric feel pump installed last night
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Still waiting for the oil pressure cut out switch and block off plate for the mechanical pump.
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 21, 2017, 09:14:39 AM
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on September 10, 2017, 07:25:11 PM
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Post by: Hyperacme on September 11, 2017, 08:29:49 AM
My foam was smash down, and soft, so replaced with new and got shape back.
Paul had left over pieces from other jobs, so we built up layers and wedges.
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Post by: Hyperacme on September 12, 2017, 09:42:42 AM
Seemed to help, but when kneeling on seat I could hit bottom board.
You could just add to old foam to get shape back ...
Paul uses a electric carving knife to cut foam, works great !
BLACK+DECKER Electric Knife
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 19, 2017, 10:10:27 AM
Checked out the camper top. There's some custom critter-made venting that needs to be repaired :-/(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/6cb97925dcaf4f9aa3e68c65770e4f42.jpg)
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 21, 2017, 08:58:15 AM
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Post by: Hyperacme on October 21, 2017, 09:45:17 AM
Making patches ?
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Post by: Hyperacme on October 21, 2017, 10:16:05 AM
Post by: Plugcheck on October 21, 2017, 10:21:40 AM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 21, 2017, 11:19:59 AM
Yes, we patched up the camper cover, and it’s a good thing because it’s raining like heck right nowThe cockpit cover was beyond repair so we used it for patching
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“Patch by numbers”
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 21, 2017, 11:22:49 AM
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Not overly beautiful, but they are functional :-)
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Post by: Plugcheck on October 21, 2017, 01:34:57 PM
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on October 22, 2017, 07:34:35 AM
Not sure how to do the repair any better. Maybe a matching panel inside? Or maybe cut the old part out now near the seam? Looks perfectly functional to me.
We used spray adhesive, helps to keep the patches in place for sewing and also keeps the tattered parts from flopping around. That kinda eliminated the ability to trim close to seams (but that probably would have looked better). Striving for functional, not beautiful. Lol
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Post by: David CVX-16 on October 22, 2017, 08:11:32 AM
"...Striving for functional, not beautiful."
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That is my philosophy these days.
Post by: Plugcheck on October 22, 2017, 09:22:57 AM